US Bridges

CR-1153 over Jackson Branch

FairPosted for load

Fleming County, Kentucky · .574 MI N of JCT Ky 3302 · Structure no. 035C00076N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1153 over Jackson Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR-1153 over Jackson Branch in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1153
CrossesJackson Branch
Location.574 MI N of JCT Ky 3302
RouteCounty Highway 1153
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36556, -83.51889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2023)
Projected traffic16 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1153 over Jackson Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1153 over Jackson Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1153 over Jackson Branch carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR-1153 over Jackson Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1153 over Jackson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.